An exceptional neighborhood bakery with great tasting, high-quality products, nice ambiance and friendly customer service. They have a variety of theme cakes and a huge selection of buttery cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffeecakes and more.

If you are in the mood for birthday cake or a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, why not try it in popcorn? You can get those flavors and more at Twin City Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop. Among the variety of flavors Twin City Popcorn will sell will be sea salt and pepper, double cheddar, caramel corn, and candy flavors.

Olive & Well offers a Tasting Experience you won't soon forget. Featuring the best selection of the most flavorful Olive Oils from around the world and authentic Balsamic Vinegars de Modena Italy; including 18-year-old Traditional style. Our offerings include those from both Northern and Southern hemisphere small-batch groves. Enjoy your favorite and watch as it is bottled before your eyes in a beautiful souvenir bottle. Located in Historic Oak Park in the Scoville Square at Lake St. & Oak Park Avenue. Come join the fun at 133 N. Oak Park Avenue or visit us at www.oliveandwell.com We ship throughout the U.S. Everyday is a "Tasting Experience".

Bike types: Road, Tri, Mountain, Cross and Comfort Bikes. They sell all accessories -- shoes, helmets, apparel, etc. They rent bikes, sell bikes on consignment and do all types of repairs. This is a one-stop shop for all your needs.

The Laughing Cat Antiques Shop is the purrfect place to find that vintage treasure, your own personal key to the past! We have 17 dealers here to make sure you have plenty to choose from. you will find vintage Indian jewelry as well as rhinestone and sterling. Come in, walk down memory lane, and see our eclectic mix of antiques, rare antique post office items, depression glass, antique dolls, advertising signs, and Victorian children's items. We also have a primitives room for you, featuring the most fantastic American primitives...a must see!

After 5 years of having a showroom and retail store on Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park Home & Hardware has recently become an "Internet only" based business. Oak Park Home & Hardware (OPHH) has become quite well known nationally as one of the premier businesses specializing in Lighting, Furniture, and Home Accessories in the spirit of Arts & Crafts, Mission, Prairie, Tudor, and Art Nouveau. We do offer design services and will assist customers in specifying appropriate products for their home(s). Have a look at our web site. You can order online!

Priscilla's Parlor is now located inside Roadhouse Antiques in Creston in a quaint shop located on Hwy 38. We carry a mix of antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, shabby-chic and jewelry, just to name a few.

More than one million items fill a block-long store of fun and fantasy. Must see it to believe it. Thousands of costumes for all occasions and seasons. Vast selection of fun and everyday wigs, makeup, masks, novelties, accessories, Santa Claus, Easter bunny, passion plays, Purim, Mardi Gras and patriotic costumes for every season or whatever the event. Theatre, film, corporate and sports-themed events. We can handle it all. Open daily. Sales & rental.

A little piece of Paris on the North Shore, a Francophiles paradise with gifts available for every occasion. This lovely boutique is THE go to spot for luxury fashion jewelry, gifts, home fashion accessories.

Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm.

An independent book shop nestled in the heart of Oak Park's bustling downtown shopping district, The Book Table offers over 60,000 discounted new and used titles. A majority of the items are 40-50% off retail price, along with annual sidewalk sales offering books for as little as $1. Browse an expansive collection of art, photography, architecture, history, fiction, non-fiction, and children's books in this inviting indie shop.

All Spoked Up has the best variety of kids, cruisers, road, mountain, fixed gear and BMX bicycles, along with the highest quality and best price service/rep. Ask them about renting a bike for a day and take a self-guided tour or hit the trails.

A European-inspired toy shop, Geppetto's offers "unplugged" toys that encourage imagination and creative learning. All products are safe, sustainable, and fun! With free gift wrapping, concierge shopping service, and an attentive staff, it's easy to get just the right plaything for the kids in your life at Geppetto's.

Located within easy walking distance of the Millikin University campus, the Oakwood Business District is home to restaurants, salons and specialty shops at the intersection of West Main, Wood Street and Oakland Avenue. Watch your favorite team on the big screen while sampling Southwestern fare, or choose from an extensive wine list to complement a savory Italian dish. After lunch, check out bikes and gear, order flowers, get a haircut, or even unwind and relax with a soothing massage.

Celebrating the wonder and innocence of childhood, this charming children's boutique, located in the heart of the Evanston Shopping District, is known for its selection of distinctive clothing, toys, books and gifts for boys and girls (newborn-10).

T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in model kits new and old including resin kits and model building parts for the model kit builder. The store also carries old die cast toys and high detail collector die cast, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 11 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Weekends please call before stopping in as we may be at a toy show up selling.

The Sisters Jeanette & Elaine have been practicing the art of waxing for over 30 years and certainly love what they do. Friendly estheticians were trained by the Sisters and regularly update their techniques to give you the best services anywhere. Sisters invite you to come Discover Yourself and experience our one of a kind services for yourself.

This is a fashion and gift boutique offering unique gifts for the home, weddings and much more as well as beautiful ladies clothing. Quality name brands for everyone. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm.

Dick Pond Athletics is America's running shoe store specializing in footwear, clothing and accessories for runners, walkers and triathletes. Open daily. Across from Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant on Second Street (Rt. 31)

Made Just for You Gifts celebrates creativity and originality. Our mostly local crafters have printed, sewn, sawed, arranged, or glued their hand crafted gift and home decor items. Come in and explore our shop. Our friendly staff will be waiting with ice tea or warm cider to help you find something made just for you.

Besides creams and clusters and toffee and caramels, The Confectionary also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Their batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.

Ducky's, downtown DeKalb's most respected formal wear shop is introducing a new division just for women. Specializing in dresses for all occasions Little Black Dress offers something for everyone. Whether it's a formal event, company party, or just a special evening out you can be guaranteed to find just what you are looking for. Check back often for upcoming events, special offers and helpful tips for your important occasion. Ducky's Formal Wear is the only in stock tux shop in the area with over 1000 tuxedos in our store to try on and compare. We offer great designer names like Michael Kors, Joseph Abboud, Perry Ellis, Oscar DeLaRenta, Jean Yves, and Calvin Klein. From traditional to the latest fashion, let us help you find a tuxedo to complete your look for your Special day. We also match dress colors from major dress manufactures. Don’t pick your tuxedo out of a catalogue or leave your Wedding tuxedos to chance of having it shipped in and out of town.

Handcrafted Amish furniture, can be custom built to your specifications. Built only by true Amish craftsmen, with every attention to detail using only solid pieces of wood. Built to last for generations to come! Onsite gourmet coffee bar.

A community-oriented, not-for-profit cooperative that promotes fine art photography through exhibitions, critiques, workshops and outreach activities. The gallery represents the work of fine art photographers from the area, and sponsors LENS, an international, juried photography show on an annual basis.

Our retail gardens and shop have become a gardener's lush retreat of two city blocks tucked away in the historic industrial district and neighborhood of beautiful Sycamore. Ponds, statuary, plants and other garden necessities. Seasonal operation. Our Garden Room and Courtyard have become a popular destination for outdoor wedding ceremonies, indoor receptions, birthday parties, family gatherings and community events. The urban ambience of Blumen Gardens’ event rental space is truly one-of-a-kind for the surrounding towns.

Becky Beck’s Jewelry Store has been serving the DeKalb, Il area since 1992. Owner-operated, Becky and her expert staff are committed to providing their clients a comfortable, enjoyable jewelry buying experience, guided by a professional, knowledgeable Associate.

TAKARA features eclectic offerings from one-of-a-kind jewelry, animated and spirited apparel, to international upscale designers, global jewelry, handbags, shoes and more! There's no need to travel to Europe for the latest looks because TAKARA brings the excitement and latest fashions to you.

Chameleon is a unique, fun and fashionable clothing boutique in the heart of the Avenue shopping district of Oak Park. Both men and women will find selections of hip, artsy apparel and accessories at this independently owned store.

Three floors and a whole lot more! We carry a diverse mix among the dealers occupying Hatties. You will find linens, glassware, china and quilts. Books along with seasonal and primitive items complete the mix. The coffee and cookies are always there for you. Open 6 Days a week 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, Noon to 5PM. Located just south of the railroad depot.